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The company is enriching its product categories with new innovative retail products of Microsoft

Westnet, a member of Olympia Group, announces its partnership with Microsoft, for the distribution of the latter’s consumer products in the markets of Greece, Cyprus and Malta.

This new partnership further strengthens the leading position of Westnet in the market since it:

• Enriches the spectrum of distributed products in the markets which the company already activates in
• Adds new product categories thus covering its customers’ needs
• Expands its activities with regard to new distribution channels

Westnet also strengthens its distribution activities with regard to products in the areas of peripherals and software, with the distribution of mouse products, keyboards, webcams and headsets, as well as of total Microsoft Office solutions. The spectrum of the peripheral products of Microsoft is steadily increasing based on the criteria of ergonomics and modern design. The company’s goal is to cover the needs of both the professional who needs to work with credible professional tools in order to achieve higher productivity independently of the place or the location, as well as the home user, who equally needs flexibility that is offered from the latest and constantly updated versions of the Office. Furthermore, each user is able, based on an annual subscription rate, to have a personal storage space of 1TB in OneDrive, where the user can store any type of file and can access it from everywhere by any appliance, and at any time. Finally, through subscription, the user can take advantage of 60 minutes, free of charge, for Skype calls to fixed lines or mobile phones.

The categories that will be added through the partnership with Microsoft to the product spectrum of Westnet includes Xbox consoles with games, accessories and Xbox Live Gold subscription cards. The new Xbox One S console, since its first circulation last August, has garnered especially positive views, thus increasing its market share month after month, in Greece as well as internationally. Moreover, it is the only console offering the ability for 4K Blu-ray, 4K streaming, and HDR transmission.

In the context of its partnership with Microsoft, Westnet will activate in two new distribution channels. Beginning from January 2017, it has established a subsidiary in Cyprus in order to more effectively support the local market with its partnerships. In addition, a new distribution channel is now available for Westnet, as the company for the first time will proceed with the digital distribution in the areas of software and gaming, through the distribution of products based on the “Print to receipt” technology. Specifically, the interested customers will not have to purchase the physical box of the product and instead they will be able to online activate the product, with the use of a special password which will be collected from the cashier’s desk within the stores.

Robby Bourlas, CEO of Westnet, stated: “We proudly announce our partnership with the global technology leader, Microsoft. All of us are aware of the company’s size and of its innovative products which have changed our life. Our new partnership is in line with the strategy of Westnet focusing on the provision of total technology solutions and targeting the increase of competitiveness of an even wider customer base.”

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Westnet announces the Zenbook Money Back Warranty, which is a new action on behalf of ASUS with the aim to “raise the bar” and offer a new dimension when it comes to the satisfaction of the company’s customers!

ASUS wishes to offer its customer the option to be able to purchase his/her favorite laptop and the product that mostly fulfils his/her needs without a “second thought”. By fully trusting the quality of its products, ASUS introduces the action Zenbook Money Back Warranty which covers all laptops of Zenbook series through the authorized network of the company’s partners. Therefore, when a customer is not fully satisfied with the performance of his/her Zenbook, then he/she is in position to return the product to the company and collect a full refund, representing 100% of the product’s value.

The particular action commences on 15/02/2018 and lasts until 30/06/2018. In this framework, consumers will have a 3-month deadline from the time of purchase of any Zenbook product to take advantage of this program. The only condition required for the participation in this program is the consumer’s registration in ASUS online platform (http://www.asusplus.gr/gr/money-back)

Zenbook Money Back Warranty creates a complete experience for the consumer where the excellent level of customer service plays a dominant role.

The Zenbook products comprise the premium series of Asus laptops which are characterized by their lean and elegant design as well as by aluminum made cover. They are equipped with the latest technology in order to generate strong performance rates and achieve long battery duration. By selecting a product among the ones of ZenBookPro, ZenBook 3 Deluxe, ZenBookFlipS and ZenBookClassic, the user becomes part of the so-called “Zen Philosophy” which means to acquire products of unique design and impressive performance.

The action ”Zenbook Money Back Warranty” is available in Greece through the network of physical stores and e-shops of the companies Electronet, Media-Markt, Public, as well as in Cyprus through the stores of Bionic, Public and Stefanis.

Westnet, the subsidiary company of Olympia Group, was recognized as the Leading Supplier of the year in the category of “Technology” at the 16th event of Retail Business Awards. This award underlines the fact that Westnet constitutes for 13 years now a synonym to the distribution of high technology products.

Westnet was recognized as the leading supplier of technology in Greece for the year 2017 following a market survey that was conducted by the Athens University of Economics and Business along with the participation of Purchasing Managers of various networks of stores in the domestic market. The company was distinguished for its high quality characteristics which refer to the full spectrum of collaboration between the customer and the supplier.

For Westnet, the constant evolution as well as the creation of relations of trust with its customers constitutes a top priority. With international partnerships and a wide spectrum of products the company has established its position in the distribution market and constitutes a strategic choice for both customers and suppliers.

The award ceremony took place on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Athens Concert Hall, where the CEO of Westnet, Mr. Robby Bourlas, received the award on behalf of the company. Mr. Bourlas stated: “It is a very important distinction for us, given the fact that we were voted as the leading supplier by the managers of the networks of stores, meaning by our own customers who have honored us with their trust for all these years”.

Westnet, 100% a subsidiary of the Olympia Group of Companies, presents, for the first time in Greece and Cyprus, Fingerlings, the small, interactive robot-pets which have already “won” the hearts of their young friends in the markets in which they are distributed (England, Canada and USA), and are expected to become a “trend” in Greece as well.

The long-awaited Fingerlings offer you endless ways to have fun: they climb, play music, respond to your call and fit perfectly on your fingers, as if “hanging” from them.

More specifically, the small, cute robots will become our children’s new best “friend”, representing one of the most sought-after gifts this Christmas, as they:

• Feature 40 different sounds and movements
• Come in a variety of colours
• Respond in a unique manner every time you touch them
• Sleep when they are in your arms
• Find a “home” among your pencils, pens, and flowers
• Sing happily with the appropriate applause

Available Fingerlings include small monkeys (in a range of stunning colours or even with glitter), unicorns, and sloths, each with its own distinct personality, ready to captivate both young and old alike.

Be the first to discover Fingerlings within the network of Westnet, partners, and offer your children – and why not yourselves also – a new loyal “friend” which is sure

The circle of new partnerships for Westnet, 100% a subsidiary of the Olympia Group of Companies, continues to grow, with the addition of more and more partners in the field of gaming. More specifically, Westnet brings, to Greece and Cyprus, the cutting-edge technology and innovation of Corsair, AtGames and Abysse.

Many years of experience, cutting-edge technology and innovation are key features of every Corsair product. In addition to producing high-quality memory systems, power supplies with outstanding performance, PC cases, cooling solutions, etc., the company, through Corsair Gaming, since 2014, has been offering products that meet the needs of those who are passionate about competitive PC Gaming. This range includes keyboards, mice, headsets and mouse mats, creating for them a powerful gaming set. The quality offered by Corsair, in conjunction with their support services, has earned the trust of professional gamers, overclockers, and generally anyone who loves gaming, across the globe.

AtGames specializes in retro gaming consoles, bringing back the famous Atari and SEGA consoles , which come to offer a nostalgic flashback of the first classic games, but also to offer younger gamers a glimpse at the roots of Gaming.

Finally, Abysse creates a series of licensing products which include, among other things, T-shirts, mugs, notebooks, and collectible figurines, with heroes and themes from well-known video games and sci-fi series and films.

By adding these new partnerships to its portfolio, Westnet offers die-hard fans a more intense gaming experience than ever before.

Westnet as the exclusive distributor of Hitachi televisions in Greece, presents 4 new lines of televisions which stand out, thanks to their unique design and cutting edge technology.

The new lines of Hitachi televisions (L-Smart, K-Smart, B-Smart and B-Entry) offer the viewer a uniquely realistic viewing experience, while providing the consumer with the opportunity to enjoy vibrant and crystal clear image quality and a broad spectrum of colours, always coupled with stellar Hitachi technology.

The L Smart TV is suitable for cinema quality viewing at home featuring 4K resolution, HDR technology, 65 inches, HDMI-USB ports, and Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, and DVB-T2 satellite receiver connection capabilities.

The K-Smart line features smart televisions with 4K resolution, for a high-quality viewing experience, as well as Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI-USB port, and a DVB-T2 satellite receiver connection capabilities. They are available in 3 different models: 43”, 49” and 55”.

The B-Smart line includes Smart televisions which are able to meet the needs of every household, as they offer HDMI-USB port, Ethernet, WiFi, DVB-T2 satellite receiver connection capabilities, and are available in four different models: 32”, 43”, 49” and 55”.

Finally, the televisions in the B-Entry line are capable of direct PVR recording through the use of a USB stick, possess a DVB-T2 satellite receiver, use an HDMI cable for connection, and are available in 24” and 32” models

The smarTVue portal is available on all Hitachi smart televisions and offers exciting online services. Through its 4 applications: smarTVue Centre Ap, smarTVue Remote App, smarTVue Share App and smarTVue Cast App, consumers are able to schedule recordings, synchronize their televisions with portable devices, and access social networks. At the same time, they can enjoy more capabilities from their remote control, such as volume settings, and an overall more comfortable and improved method of controlling their television.

Westnet is enriching the field of gaming and entertainment in Greece and Cyprus with four new exclusive partnerships. For a full and absolute gaming experience, Westnet is adding to its portfolio new propositions in gaming chairs by the companies SPARCO Gaming, Χ-Rocker, Αrozzi and DX Racer.

With its many years of experience, and inspired by motorsport racing circuits, SPARCO is taking advantage of its expertise, as well as its standards in sporting, in order to create a line of high-quality gaming chairs. In addition, it offers a line of accessories, such as gloves and T-shirts, which bring the gaming experience to a whole new level.

X-Rocker manufactures gaming chairs which offer video game enthusiasts – as well as everyone else – a unique, interactive experience, whether you choose to play games, listen to music, or simply to watch your favourite movie. These are the only gaming chairs to complement your home’s living room, and the only such chairs especially designed for console gaming. With the advanced technology of their built-in speakers, they not only offer the user the ability to listen to sound, but to truly experience it.

Arozzi gaming chairs have been designed with the spirit of E-sports in mind and feature ergonomic design which provides a high level of comfort. Their sophisticated aesthetic draws inspiration from the world of motorsports. Each Arozzi chair can be precisely adjusted, to fit the needs of even the most demanding users, in order to ensure their next victory from the very best seat, regardless of the game.

For DX Racer, quality and design are the main principles upon which gaming chairs are designed and manufactured.  For this reason, having gained vast experience from designing racing seats, the company creates products that offer unparalleled comfort, ergonomic design, and ease of use, while paying special attention to the materials used to create all of its products, selecting only those which adhere to high standards of quality.

Through its partnerships, Westnet continues to further enrich the field of gaming, in which it is already a leader, collaborating with partnerships with companies such as: ASUS ROG, Microsoft Xbox, Trust GXT, Logitech G, Turtle Beach, and Creative.

ASUS, a leading enterprise in the new digital era, launches in Greece the ZenFone series smartphones characterized by their top performance and impressive design. The three highly anticipated models ASUS ZenFone Live, ASUS ZenFone Max and ASUS ZenFone Zoom S comprise the latest technology in the smartphone market with innovative features which are expected to strongly attract the interest of Greek consumers.

ZenFone Live is the first smartphone in the world with an integrated live streaming beautification technology allowing users to share more glamorous pictures of them on real time. It also has a front flash for great “selfies” even in the dark environment. Users who engage in photography will discover extraordinary performance features in ZenFone Zoom S thanks to the 2 specially designed dual 12MP rear cameras, the one with wide-angle lens and f1.7 aperture and the other with 2.3x real optical zoom but also with 12x digital zoom allowing users to take close shots from a distance with incomparable details, as well as providing the ability to record 4K video. Finally, ZenFone 3 Max carrying a 4100mAh big battery guarantees multi-hourly use without the need to frequently charge the battery, and it can also be served as a power bank to reverse charge other smartphones. These features are nowadays mostly demanded by users.

All three models are characterized by their beautiful design which resembles the pure lines of nature, by a combination of 2.5D contoured glass, thin bezels and metal (Zenfone Zoom S and Zenfone 3 Max) in different colors. Other leading features of the new ASUS smartphones include ASUS Pixel Master’s industry-leading low-light technology to increase light sensitivity by up to 400 percent as well as a powerful speaker with a five-magnet design and metal voice coil to produce loud and clear audio with supreme quality in every scenario. The innovative finger print sensor of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max & ASUS ZenFone Zoom S is located at the rear of the handset whereas by only a simple touch it unlocks the smart phone, activates the “selfie” function, takes pictures, replies to calls and opens certain applications. Finally, the new ASUS smartphones comprise perhaps the best “value for money” choice in the market as their prices range from €149 to €499.

The new ASUS smartphones are expected to further strengthen the partnership between the multinational technological colossus and Westnet, a partnership that extends to laptops, gaming laptops, desktops monitors, networking and gaming accessories which are already available in the Gre

Westnet maintained stable financials and increased its market share in 2016. In spite of the adverse economic environment, the company maintained sales as last year’s levels (from €93 million in 2015 to €92 million in 2016). Gross profit increased by 6%, from €6.4 million in 2015 to €6.8 million in 2016, and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 13%, from €2.5 million in 2015 to €2.9 million in 2016. Finally, earnings before taxes increased by 3%, from €1.2 million in 2015 to €1.3 million in 2016.

Westnet succeeded in maintaining its turnover in a declining year for the market through the company’s strategy, which broadened to include new product categories and focused on the most successful strategic partnerships and the development of a new customer base.  More specifically, new collaboration was added with Microsoft, on all of the latter’s consumer products, and with Canon, on photographic and printing products. In tandem, Westnet entered the television market through exclusive partnerships with Hitachi and Toshiba.

Commenting on the year’s results, Westnet’s CEO, Robby Bourlas, noted: “In spite of the difficult economic state of affairs, Westnet succeeded in maintaining its sales and increasing its market share and profitability. 2016 was also an important year for the company, as we concluded new strategic partnerships with major multinational manufacturers. 2017 started with a fall in the market, but – continuing to invest – we opened our subsidiary in Cyprus in the first quarter”.

Westnet was selected among the “Greek Business Champions” at the event “Protagonists of the Greek Economy”. The event was organized by the company “Direction Business Solutions” under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy & Development and of SEV (Hellenic Federation of Enterprises). It took place on Monday, May 15^th, at the Athens Concert Hall, Greece, and awarded Greek companies which despite the crisis environment, continued to be profitable and to also play a leading role and grow.

Specifically, Westnet, one of the fastest growing companies in the area of distribution of technology products, received the award in the category “Greek Business Champions”. The particular category distinguishes companies with turnover higher than 15 million Euros and with growth rates higher than 20% in turnover and 50% in earnings before taxes. The especially strong performance of Westnet, which has recorded an increase of 94% in turnover and of 152% in profitability during the period 2013-2015, placed the company on the top of many other large Greek companies thus leading to this important recognition.

Robby Bourlas, Chief Executive Officer of Westnet received the award by stating the following: “I would like to express my gratitude to Direction for this important recognition. Westnet, a Greek company and member of Olympia Group, is indeed one of the fastest growing companies in the area of technology. This recognition is especially significant given the difficulties seen in the market during year 2015. The results demonstrate that our decision to continue investing and supporting the Greek economy was right”.